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👋 Hello Bush Families!

Next week our third and fourth graders will take the Math STAAR Test on Tuesday. We will be a closed campus that day. Thank you for having your student here and on time that day. We know our teachers have prepared them for success!

We will begin collecting all library books next week as well. Please make sure to send those with your student to school.

Fingers crossed that everything cooperates but there may be a surprise for the kids on the playground by Monday morning!

Have a great week!

Sarah Howard

It’s time to celebrate our amazing Bobcat Class of 2026 – the 4th Grade Clap Out is almost here! This special tradition gives families + teachers a chance to cheer on their Bobcat’s last school day by lining the walkways of the Bush playground for a fun + themed send-off.

Date: Friday, May 22

Time: 9:30 - 10:15am

Attire: Hawaiian / Island Style.

Teachers and students are encouraged to dress in their island best – think bright colors, Aloha prints + florals, and beachy vibes.

Want to make your celebration even bigger?! Order a custom “Fathead” photo cutout of your student to wave proudly at the event. Orders are open now and until Tuesday, May 5.

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At the beginning of the year, temporary alarms were placed on the egress gates located on school grounds. The district has been in the process of getting permanent alarms placed on these gates to ensure student and staff safety. The alarms are going to provide a more substantial alert to school staff if someone is trying to enter or exit the gate. These alarms will be installed within the next week by district maintenance. Once the alarms are installed, they will require a keyed shut off by campus administration. Due to this new installation, we are in need of closing the playground at 3:30 starting Tuesday, April 7th. All parents and students will have to exit the Crownridge gate in order to not set off alarms. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to ensure the safety of staff and students during the school day.

As we look ahead to next year, we'd love to keep the momentum going. If you're interested in getting involved with the PTO, please fill out this short form: https://forms.gle/tjMihqhTYZ7iq28b7 (no commitment). We have lots of fun opportunities, and we'd love to have you join us!

Please review with your child the Woodlands Township rules (listed below) for the pathways in our neighborhoods. We are having lots of students riding on pathways and not following all the safety rules. Thank you for your attention to this!

STAYING SAFE ON THE PATHWAYS- RESPECT THE PATH

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Do you have any playhouse structures (similar to pictures below), and need to get rid of them? We would love new or gently used playhouse structures for our younger age students. Please contact Mrs. Howard or the front desk to let them know!

If you currently have plans to move over the summer, please contact our registrar Stacey Randall (srandall@conroeisd.net). There will be a Summer Mover Form sent to you by email. You will complete the form and send it back to the school. This will help in planning for the next school year. If you are a fourth grade parent, and your child will not be attending Mitchell Intermediate, I will let Mitchell know of the possible summer move.

More information to come from Grade Level teachers..

As we approach the end of the current school year, some families want to know more about Summer School opportunities available this year. Below are the current options that parents can register their child for. Registration links will open on April 6th and will close on May 15th. There are a limited number of spots and they will fill up quickly.

For more details and to register your child please refer to: Summer School | Conroe IS

School Counseling Survey

The Bush School counselor would like to survey parents and teachers in order to develop and provide programs that meet the needs of Bush Elementary students. This survey will help determine the needs of the individual students and topics that may need to be addressed through counseling lessons and small groups. The survey is anonymous, as we require no identifying information other than grade level unless you choose to add your student's name. Our counselor would appreciate your time answering the 8 questions on the survey. Thank you for helping me better meet the needs of your children.

School Counseling Survey Link

Counseling Lessons

In the month of April, counseling lessons focused on a variety of topics to support resilience, friendship skills, test anxiety and peer pressure. If you have any questions about these topics feel free to reach out to Mrs. McGhee, Bush School Counselor.

Pre-K students were introduced to the word resilience. We discussed how important it is to “bounce back” and try again when things are difficult or we make a mistake. After reading The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright we talked about using resilience and courage to try new things when we are afraid.

In Kindergarten we read The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires and talked about themes such as creativity, disappointment, RESILIENCE, and perseverance. We should try again when we are in difficult situations. We also reviewed strategies to calm our minds and bodies when feeling frustrated or disappointed. Some of the strategies we practiced were taking a break, breathing, muscle relaxation, talking to someone, and thinking positive thoughts.

In First grade we read the book Let’s Play! A Book About Making Friends by Amanda McCardie. We completed a card sort, and discussed ways to be a friend to others. We explored ways to reach out to the people around us and thought about what it means to be a good friend.

Second graders read The Not So Friendly Friend by Christina Furnival. We discussed important character traits that are the ‘keys to friendship”. We also discussed the importance of setting healthy boundaries with peers that may be treating you in an unkind or unfair manner.

In preparation for STAAR, third grade students had a lesson on test anxiety. They learned how worry/anxiety may develop in the brain. We discussed actions to reduce worry and anxiety through daily self-care and coping strategies.

Fourth graders had a lesson on peer pressure. We read Peer Pressure Gauge by Julia Cook and discussed how peer pressure may slowly increase over time. Students learned the importance of preparing for peer pressure situations beforehand by identifying their values. We also discussed how to use “polite doubt” as a strategy in peer pressure situations.

Disciplining your child is a critical component to parenting, but it’s not always easy. Learn more about positive discipline techniques here: tinyurl.com/DisciplineGPT

Close to 80% of abused children never tell anyone about their abuse. You can change that! Give your child control over their own body. Empower your child to speak up. Believe a child who reports abuse. Report child abuse to local law enforcement and social services. To report child abuse In Texas, contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp

It is so exciting to watch the progress on the new gym! The construction team is working hard to make sure that we are progressing. We will continue to share pictures as the team works through the spring and summer.

Parents,

We want our community to be the safest place possible for our students, parents, and neighbors. We have partnered with The Woodlands Township to share this safety message that they created for The Woodlands community.

Please take time to watch this short video or read below for safety reminders on pathways through The Woodlands.

The Woodlands is blessed with more than 220 miles of pathways enjoyed daily by walkers, joggers, bikers, families, and seniors. To keep these pathways safe for everyone, we ask for your partnership in teaching children the proper way to share the trails.

Key Safety Reminders

• Motorized vehicles prohibited – E-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized devices are not allowed on pathways. They can reach dangerous speeds of 15–30 mph on trails designed for pedestrians.

• Keep speeds under 10 mph – Bicycles and other riders must slow down, especially around curves, intersections, and areas with low visibility.

• Use proper etiquette – Always pass on the left, alert others when passing, and stop at all posted stop signs.

• Wear helmets – Serious injuries have occurred because riders of all ages weren’t wearing helmets. Helmets save lives.

• Be aware of vehicles – Pathways often intersect with roads. Even if you have the right of way, check carefully for turning cars.

• Respect other users – Pathways are for everyone, from age 9 to 99. Slow down and be courteous so all residents feel safe.

Why This Matters

Local officials and first responders have seen serious accidents caused by unsafe speeds, lack of helmets, and improper pathway use. The American Academy of Pediatrics even recommends children under 16 not ride e-bikes or e-scooters due to the severity of injuries.

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For Child nutrition information please follow the link:

https://www.conroeisd.net/page/child-nutrition-home

PLEASE NOTE THAT PER DISTRICT POLICY THE SCHOOL CANNOT ACCEPT DOOR DASH OR UBER EATS ORDERS FOR STUDENTS

• PLEASE do not drop off any students on Crownridge in the morning.
• PLEASE refrain from cell phone use while in car rider line and in school zones.
• PLEASE refrain from walking across Crownridge outside of a crosswalk, this is jaywalking and cars have the right of way.

These are citable offenses and we do not want to start or end anyone's day with that! Mornings and afternoons can be hectic, but the students' safety has to be a priority.

Thank you to Officer Melchor in assisting with our arrival and dismissal!

Conroe ISD Library Services has enabled checkout notifications, so you know the title of the books your student checked out. These notifications will be sent on days when your student checks out a book from the school library and will only be sent for the initial checkout. Daily notifications will no longer occur for the entire time a book is checked out to a student. State law and board policy do not allow an opt-out option for these notifications. If you have a question or concern about your student’s reading material, please contact your campus librarian.

Please remember that all transportation changes should be made through the Bush Transportation changes email.

Please use this address:

bushtransportationchanges@conroeisd.net

What else does our Foundation Committee do?

Reduce all behavioral and motivational barriers to learning:

• Reduce misbehavior (disruption, disrespect, bullying)

• Promote safety and prosocial behavior

• Support academic instruction and social-emotional learning

• Establish a positive climate

• Enhance staff consistency

The Bush staff selected four Guidelines for Success that we want all of our students and staff to strive to demonstrate.

These guidelines serve as a framework for behavioral expectations in all settings. These are the foundation for lessons that teach students how to be successful. The staff references these guidelines when encouraging positive behavior and correcting irresponsible behavior.

The guidelines for success also serve as a guide for staff and students in evaluating their own behavior. Teachers will teach one related lesson to our guidelines for success each week in Morning Meetings.

Parents please sign up for the SMART tag™ Parent App, as the transportation department is no longer providing Bus Hubs to notify parents of bus delays. This app offers real-time updates on your child’s school bus, including arrival alerts, and notifications for delays or route changes.

It's a reliable and convenient way to stay informed about your child's transportation. Please download the app, register, and link your child’s student ID to start receiving updates. The following link will provide you with instructions on how to register.

SMART tag Parent App Instructions

We already have a number of students losing their SMART tags. It is vital that they keep the SMART tags attached to their backpacks. Please help make sure that they stay attached to their backpacks at all times. We utilize the bar code for all dismissal types. Car riders, bikers, walkers, daycare, and bus ALL are scanned out with this card.

Please do not punch holes in the the actual SMART tag. This makes them inactive.

When a student loses their tag, there is a $5 charge for replacement. Bush will email you a link to School cash to submit your payment!

Thank you for your help with this process and keeping our students safe!

Parents, have you logged into the Parent Portal? Once you have created your account you are able to login to see your child's grades, manage your student's lunch account, complete a volunteer form for CISD. Please see the information below about how to create an account and login.

We are so excited to have you visit for Lunch!

Just a few helpful tips to make the most of your visit with your child:

• Please be sure your visitor’s badge is visibly worn.
• Please be sure to find the visitors’ table in the lunchroom to share this time with your child(ren). Student tables are for students only.
• We know what a special time this is for you and your child. We do kindly ask that you only sit with your child.
• Once lunch is over for your child(ren), please be sure to return to the front office to sign out with our office staff using the same hall you walked to get to the cafeteria. Please do not roam the halls.
• Parents should refrain from walking their children back to class or recess once lunch is over.
• PLEASE NO PICTURES OR VIDEOS

April 28th- 3rd/4th Grade Math STAAR TEST- Campus Closed

May 4th- May 8th Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5th- Cyber Safety Presentation

May 6th- 4th Grade to visit 5th grade campus (Mitchell/Collins/Eissler)

May 7th- 4th Grade Parent Orientation Meeting for incoming 5th graders at Mitchell

May 15th- Kinder Graduation

May 20th- TWHS Graduation

May 22nd- 4th grade Clap Out/Last Day for students- Early Release

Sarah Howard, Principal

Christen Cannamore, Assistant Principal

Emily Maier, Assistant Principal

Angie McGhee, Counselor

Our school hours are 7:55-3:10. Students may arrive as early as 7:30 and will go to their homeroom beginning at that time.

Website: http://bush.conroeisd.net/
Location: 7420 Crownridge Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-1600

The Conroe Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7670.